Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

Ghost Town in the Demilitarized Zone of the Golan Heights.

Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.

This wooden home was built in West Virginia by a Scottish immigrant before being moved to an Israeli winery.

Unique flavors and plant sap make this ice cream special.

Underwater restaurant at the coral reefs of Eilat.

The world's only official college program focused on "clown therapy."

Two innocuous monuments found in separate locations attempt to unite a city.

This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.

Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.

Oldest Protestant church in the Middle East, designed to resemble a synagogue.

Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

Hidden beneath a washing machine in a fake kibbutz, this secret bullet factory has been preserved as a museum.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

A geometric jumble of homes.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.